EVERETT, Wash. – Earlier today, Snohomish County Sheriff Ty Trenary implemented
booking restrictions at the jail, as well as placing restrictions on the number
of inmates placed in the jail’s specialty housing units, such as Medical
Housing, Observation, and Acute Psychiatric.

“We have experienced a significant increase in
inmates with medical and mental health challenges which has maximized the
capacity of our staff and facility,” said Trenary. “These restrictions
will remain in place until we have the necessary resources to manage the needs
of our inmate population, while prioritizing the safety and well-being of the
inmates and staff.”

Under the restrictions, the jail will not accept non-violent
misdemeanor arrestees with medical or acute psychiatric needs which require
they be housed in special housing areas. The jail’s specialty housing
units will be restricted to the maximum allowable bed space, meaning no “double
bunking” of inmates will be allowed.

In addition, the jail will restrict the booking of probable
cause (“PC”) and warrant misdemeanor arrests, except for the following
exclusions: